EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Electrical appliances and equipment
USB Charger Skross “SKross UK USB 2-Port Charger” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00009/24
Summary
The plastic material of the charger can overheat and melt, leaving live parts accessible. The user could touch them and receive an electric shock. Moreover, the product may cause fire. This product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with European standard EN 62368-1
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Product
USB Charger — Skross
- Brand
- Skross
- Name / model
- SKross UK USB 2-Port Charger · 302720-E
- Barcode
- 7640166320463
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- USB Wall charger with UK plug and 2 USB ports.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the charger can overheat and melt, leaving live parts accessible. The user could touch them and receive an electric shock. Moreover, the product may cause fire. This product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with European standard EN 62368-1
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 19/09/2023
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